Welcome to Cinefoodie, where our team scours foodie films and films with food for the tastiest finds and tells you where to get them, plus gives you the latest and greatest on the world of food in film.

Forget about setting the salt shaker on your TV tray. The big fat tears rolling down your cheeks will scratch out any need for table salt. I’ve been feeling like Tita in “Como agua para chocolate,” seasoning my food with my sorrows, ever since I first heard the news that legendary Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki is retiring from movie-making.

Could a movie actually inspire a kid to try a new food? Well, sure. Isn’t that what happened to a generation of kids after Popeye first ate spinach? The Disney/Pixar movie Brave, which is set in the Scottish Highlands, introduces young moviegoers to a whole range of traditional Scottish foods.

In Tortilla Soup food plays several roles. First, as Robin Balthrope writes in Reel Food, food represents ethnicity and culture. The opening scenes show the father character, Martin, grilling cactus and peppers, creating a colorful feast for his family. The chef in the film is the protector of tradition.

Set among the high society of late 19th century New York, the food in The Age of Innocence is more than mere set dressing. The plot, emotions of the characters and satirical voice of Wharton herself shine through the meals.

While the chance of us actually being in a movie is diminishing by the day, it’s not going to stop us from trying to blur the line between us and them as much as Hollywood possible. Which is why we’re starting a new feature whereby we get an expert chef to recreate iconic movie meals and then tell you exactly how to do them at home.

The 1990s were the golden years. ‘Cinnamon Mini Buns’ cereal was still around. Everyone’s favorite kind of jam was Space Jam. And Bill Clinton was or was not having sexual relations with Monica Lewinsky.

Meals help keep families together. That message is evident in the movie Soul Food, where Big Mama creates mountains of goodness that her entire family enjoys on Sunday evenings—dishes that even one of the greatest Southern cooks, Edna Lewis, would praise. Via Saveur

Ever drool during the food scenes while watching your favorite flick? Now you can taste what you see on screen! Just pick from our list of mouth-watering movies and follow the menu planner for a delicious night of dinner and a DVD. Via Delish